Caninsulin / Vetsulin and N / NPHQuestions, answers and information from Vetsulin, Caninsulin and Humulin N users.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:11:38 +0000Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:11:38 +0000Feline Diabetes Message Board - FDMBhttp://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/forums/caninsulin-vetsulin-and-n-nph.19/
Number stuck in the 300's with 2 unitsMon, 25 Sep 2017 23:52:24 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/number-stuck-in-the-300s-with-2-units.184185/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/number-stuck-in-the-300s-with-2-units.184185/invalid@example.com (Kerstin)Kerstin
I am wondering if I should call the vet and see if she is willing to switch him to PZI or Lantus? His diet consists of FF, Tiki cat and Fussie cat, all at 0% or under 4% carbs.
I really want to get the glucose down and get him into remission.]]>6Can I get a double check?Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:38:30 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/can-i-get-a-double-check.182765/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/can-i-get-a-double-check.182765/invalid@example.com (AlphaCat)AlphaCat
We've had our share of misses lately, but since she got sick with whatever it was, her numbers have been off. The doctor said we will change insulin if we can't get her back on track... and we were making such headway before...
So, her antibiotics are over, and they fixed the issue. But because her insulin appeared not to be working like it was, she's gotten food crazy again, and has been doing things she wouldn't normally do.

We've always...

Can I get a double check?]]>7Ideal blood glucose curve?Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:34:07 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/ideal-blood-glucose-curve.183908/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/ideal-blood-glucose-curve.183908/invalid@example.com (Pjmuellner)Pjmuellner
She's only been on Vetsulin a few weeks. I've learned so much from this forum and I want to do everything I can. Thank you.]]>4Low glucoseFri, 08 Sep 2017 09:35:49 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/low-glucose.183172/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/low-glucose.183172/invalid@example.com (Bexygirl83)Bexygirl83107Newbie - 3 weeks in - advice?Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:15:09 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-3-weeks-in-advice.181939/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-3-weeks-in-advice.181939/invalid@example.com (Jena4277)Jena4277
My senior cat was diagnosed with diabetes recently after quite a long haul of not knowing what was wrong with her. My vet tested her blood in the high 400s and switched her diet to wet and dry DM food, which she doesn't mind eating. She had (past tense) two wet food meals a day with each insulin shot (5am 5pm) and I left DM kibble out for her all day which she ate a lot of. She is on Vestulin, at that point 1 unit every 12 hours. Last week, we increased dose to 2units every 12 hours....

Good evening everyone.
I just wanted to check in. Earlier this week I lowered Lou's dose from 0.5 to 0.25 to see if that helped (in case he was still bouncing). I haven't gotten as many mid-range numbers as I'd like, but it doesn't seem to be helping so far. I tried to do a curve today, but his BG barely fluctuated from his PS number....

Varying Schedule]]>3New to Vetsulin need adviceThu, 31 Aug 2017 11:34:35 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-to-vetsulin-need-advice.182844/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-to-vetsulin-need-advice.182844/invalid@example.com (Red46)Red46New to Vetsulin need advice]]>5Bouncing numbers....without insulin?!?Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:20:54 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/bouncing-numbers-without-insulin.181653/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/bouncing-numbers-without-insulin.181653/invalid@example.com (Amanda and a Loudogg)Amanda and a Loudogg
My buddy Lou has been taking my husband and I on a bit of a joyride. He decided he wanted to try an OTJ trial on 7.17.17, and his numbers were absolutely beautiful until literally Day 14, when his number jumped to the 120s. I had posted previously in another thread wondering when to call the OTJ trial a fail, but now I'm having other issues that I'm so confused about. I figured it would be easier to start a new thread and see what everyone here thinks.

So Lou's BG bounced up to...

Bouncing numbers....without insulin?!?]]>53New at this...Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:42:34 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-at-this.181171/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-at-this.181171/invalid@example.com (Jmo625)Jmo625
I am new at this and did my introduction on one of the other threads. To quickly recap, I have a 12 year old cat (Lulu) that was diagnosed in Jan. After many trials, the vet settled on 7 u of Vetsulin, 2xs a day. Everything appeared to be fine until an incident of low blood sugar where I had to rush her to the emergency vet. My vet then suggested I get a meter and test at home and said I should now give 5 u.

I tested her yesterday for the first time and this is what I got......

I know Angel earned a reduction today but my gut is kinda telling me to hold the 1U at least another day or two to see where it takes us.]]>7Converting from U40 syringe to U-100Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:35:35 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/converting-from-u40-syringe-to-u-100.20872/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/converting-from-u40-syringe-to-u-100.20872/invalid@example.com (sweetcherrypie)sweetcherrypie
I cannot get the hang of the posts! :? I seem to have messages all over the place including messages that have not been sent!
I have had lots of good advice from everybody, thank you all so much and have decided to change to Insuvets PZI as a result of all your help.
Unfortunately my vet would not change my cat over to this new Insulin until I got her stabilsed. I am also going away tomorrow and have a query with regards to using the U-40 Caninsulin with the new U-100...

Converting from U40 syringe to U-100]]>7New Vetsulin user, starting 2nd dayMon, 21 Aug 2017 00:51:45 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-vetsulin-user-starting-2nd-day.182645/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-vetsulin-user-starting-2nd-day.182645/invalid@example.com (Pjmuellner)Pjmuellner
Should I have any reservations giving her another 2 units with her dinner tonight?]]>4Bad meter readings?Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:17:45 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/bad-meter-readings.181606/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/bad-meter-readings.181606/invalid@example.com (FamousJay)FamousJay
I'm new here and after browsing these forums I figured I would make an account to ask my questions as I couldn't find an answer. My cat Mimi was diagnosed by the vet with diabetes about 2 weeks ago, I first was concerned when she was peeing 4-5 times a day and they were HUGE pee's (wouldnt fit in the pail) she was kept over night for a urine sample and the blood sample read 366mg. After getting the news and all the information/Vetsulin from my Vet, I purchased a ReliOn Confirm meter...

Almost there! Sort of...]]>41Newbie here!Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:01:57 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-here.181838/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-here.181838/invalid@example.com (Zoeycat84)Zoeycat84
My cat, Zoey (10 years old) was diagnosed with diabetes about 1 month ago. After some initial ups and downs it seems our ideal dosage is 2 units of caninsulin twice a day. So as it stands now I feed him at 7 (am/pm) and give the insulin at 7:30 (am/pm).

Right now I feed him about 1 1/4-1 1/2 cans of Fancy Feast twice a day...

Newbie here!]]>4Too low? First glucose readingMon, 07 Aug 2017 15:22:48 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/too-low-first-glucose-reading.181873/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/too-low-first-glucose-reading.181873/invalid@example.com (Zoeycat84)Zoeycat841Recent Remissions?Sun, 06 Aug 2017 23:54:56 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/recent-remissions.165224/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/recent-remissions.165224/invalid@example.com (Elizabeth and Bertie)Elizabeth and Bertie
Has your cat gone into remission?
If so, firstly 'Congratulations!!!', and secondly, could you please take a little time to jot down a few details about your kitty's situation?

Can you...

Recent Remissions?]]>12Went up .5 units.Sun, 06 Aug 2017 14:19:58 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/went-up-5-units.181820/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/went-up-5-units.181820/invalid@example.com (vbc2000)vbc2000
So I went rogue and went up to 1.5 units. As you can see from the SS, he was entirely too high on 1. I was supposed to stay at 1 and curve on Wed but I didn't like the numbers. I was doubtful a half a unit would do much different but it has.

The reason I feel comfy adjusting the dose is thanks to you folks so thank you! I'm gonna do it for his good and explain to the vet later.

Tigger might have thrown up a little this morning after eating pretty much a whole can of FF. Can't be...

We continue to make progress with Abby since joining this group. Most noticeable to me from her curve progression (image at bottom in our spreadsheet from my signature) is how much flatter her curve is now. It took a while for her to stop bouncing so much, even at the significantly decreased dosage. Based on the dates, I feel like the switch in food might have been...

So Lou is technically at Day 15 without insulin, but as you can see from his spreadsheet, his BG jumped to 120 yesterday (on a human meter) and stayed there. He had been staying ridiculously steady throughout his trial, and it is rather devastating to see him so high literally on the last day of it. I obviously can't celebrate and say he's in remission with these numbers, so I need another opinion.... While I know...

=( Falling at the final hurdle - When to call an OTJ trial a fail?]]>5New Vetsulin VialTue, 01 Aug 2017 19:06:05 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-vetsulin-vial.177676/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-vetsulin-vial.177676/invalid@example.com (Cherish Gallagher)Cherish Gallagher226Do any Vetsulin users only dose once in the A.M?Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:56:30 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/do-any-vetsulin-users-only-dose-once-in-the-a-m.181494/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/do-any-vetsulin-users-only-dose-once-in-the-a-m.181494/invalid@example.com (vbc2000)vbc2000
I haven't done a full day curve on Tigger since switching to lower carb food and decreased Prednisolone, but spot checking him seems to indicate one A.M. dose of 2 units might be enough. Yesterday was an unusual day and I have to update my spreadsheet but he ate a full can of Fancy Feast in the morning. His blood sugar before eating was around 260 so he got 2 units and then at +7 he was about 129. I was overjoyed. We had an evening party to go to so I left him with...

Do any Vetsulin users only dose once in the A.M?]]>8High Glucose, 9 units on VetsulinMon, 31 Jul 2017 12:50:28 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/high-glucose-9-units-on-vetsulin.178050/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/high-glucose-9-units-on-vetsulin.178050/invalid@example.com (Sammy's G-ma)Sammy's G-ma
History

We started Sammy out on Vetsulin. He stabilized at 7 units. But unbeknownst to me he was showing the early warning signs of Pancreatitis. He stopped eating his wet food and was only licking away the gravy. This was going on for months.

At some point I decided to switch Sammy to a less expensive insulin. I switched him to Novelin, the long...

High Glucose, 9 units on Vetsulin]]>133Really high to really low and backMon, 31 Jul 2017 02:49:40 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/really-high-to-really-low-and-back.181518/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/really-high-to-really-low-and-back.181518/invalid@example.com (tcmeowmixtc)tcmeowmixtc
I'm having a bit of an anxiety attack at the moment. T.C.'s preshot numbers are very high and then his +4 and +6 are very low. He was at 56 an hour ago and I gave him Karo syrup and treats and dry food and it went back up to 94 after 15 minutes. Now I'm scared about giving him his next dose in about 5 hours. My vet isn't open until tomorrow morning, so I plan on calling then. I'm not sure what to do anymore. I just want my baby boy to be okay. I feel like his life is in my hands...

Really high to really low and back]]>1Zeke - Regulation and DietSun, 30 Jul 2017 14:00:20 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/zeke-regulation-and-diet.179758/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/zeke-regulation-and-diet.179758/invalid@example.com (Meridith and Zeke)Meridith and Zeke
Will this work?
I already know that he will usually eat at least 1/2 can during a feeding then graze on the rest. What if I break the meals down to instead of 2 meals, 4 meals. So feeding approximately every 6 hours....

Yesterday I had some human timing issues where she was tested, but not given her shot. Our AMPS this morning came in 100 lower than we'd been getting ON insilin. The mid day test was of course higher yesterday.

So what do y'all make of this?
Should we continue at .75 or bump it back up to 1 or do we need a different insulin?...

Numbers similar without insulin]]>13What is the lowest safe BG reading before I shouldn't give Tigger's dose?Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:58:05 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-lowest-safe-bg-reading-before-i-shouldnt-give-tiggers-dose.181050/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/what-is-the-lowest-safe-bg-reading-before-i-shouldnt-give-tiggers-dose.181050/invalid@example.com (vbc2000)vbc2000
Thanks,
Stephanie]]>24Vetsulin bouncing, seeking assistance.Sat, 22 Jul 2017 21:35:10 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetsulin-bouncing-seeking-assistance.180541/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetsulin-bouncing-seeking-assistance.180541/invalid@example.com (Bexygirl83)Bexygirl8320Official Protocol for OTJ Trials or Remission?Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:15:03 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/official-protocol-for-otj-trials-or-remission.180848/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/official-protocol-for-otj-trials-or-remission.180848/invalid@example.com (Amanda and a Loudogg)Amanda and a Loudogg
So I've been trying to do some research: reviewing different forums, scouring FAQs, reading other members' remission stories, etc. I've been having some trouble finding an "official" protocol for attempting an OTJ trial. Obviously I know everyone's story is different, but I've heard some talk about tight regulation protocols, microdosing, and OTJ trials. Is there something somewhere that I can review (and bookmark)?

If you look at Lou's spreadsheet, he's been...

Official Protocol for OTJ Trials or Remission?]]>11Adjustments using your own discretion?Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:21:44 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/adjustments-using-your-own-discretion.180999/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/adjustments-using-your-own-discretion.180999/invalid@example.com (vbc2000)vbc2000
We are still in the regulating phase and we're close but I keep reading on different sites about adjusting the dose for a variety of reasons at your own discretion. I'm kind of afraid to do this! I have been told that it's better to err on the side of Tigger remaining high because Hypoglycemia is life threatening. I would like to get to a point of knowing when it is appropriate to adjust the dose.

What was it that made you all comfortable and confident enough to do that? Tracking...

Adjustments using your own discretion?]]>2Going away/Tigger not eating wellTue, 18 Jul 2017 16:17:22 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/going-away-tigger-not-eating-well.180875/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/going-away-tigger-not-eating-well.180875/invalid@example.com (vbc2000)vbc2000
I am still in the process of regulating my newly diagnosed cat. We've been at it since May and are just now seeing better results.

A few things about Tigger: we switched him from free feeding dry Hills Z/D to wet Z/D twice a day. He has skin allergies that is why he is on z/d and we have decreased his prednisolone because it was interfearing with regulating him. So he's on 2.5 mg prednisolone every other day now (recent change). He was recently upped to 5 units of Vetsulin twice...

Going away/Tigger not eating well]]>11Dosing into remission ?!Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:38:23 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-into-remission.180447/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-into-remission.180447/invalid@example.com (trapnurse)trapnurse
Any help is greatly appreciated though it's not an emergency .]]>48Some good newsFri, 14 Jul 2017 04:37:25 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/some-good-news.180577/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/some-good-news.180577/invalid@example.com (AlphaCat)AlphaCat
Different doc said some things that didn't jive with the info here. Not too worried though.
Y'all are good to us and help us through!
But the doc I like called with Fabby's test results and to discuss her care.
Her fructosamine test came back at 495, which the doc says means Fabby's diabetes is well managed, so keep doing what we're doing.
She said that by the looks of the spread sheet...

Some good news]]>3How Long do Vetsulin Vials Usually Last?Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:27:01 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/how-long-do-vetsulin-vials-usually-last.180083/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/how-long-do-vetsulin-vials-usually-last.180083/invalid@example.com (megmonger)megmonger So, just curious what folks have experienced with Vetsulin?]]>4Preping VetsulinThu, 06 Jul 2017 12:11:00 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/preping-vetsulin.180219/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/preping-vetsulin.180219/invalid@example.com (AlphaCat)AlphaCat
Or must it stay in the vial for some reason?]]>6I'm so confused... No insulin yesterday, but...Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:26:52 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/im-so-confused-no-insulin-yesterday-but.180172/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/im-so-confused-no-insulin-yesterday-but.180172/invalid@example.com (Amanda and a Loudogg)Amanda and a Loudogg
My cat Lou is having a strange couple/few days. It all started Friday night when his PMPS was only 205, which at the time was his lowest preshot BG value yet. We had lowered the dose, but we were staying in a hotel, so we were unable to monitor overnight. Saturday's numbers seemed to indicate that he was bouncing, as he was higher than normal. Nothing overly weird so far....

Now on Sunday, he broke his previous record for his AMPS in the mid 100s, so we did not give...

I'm so confused... No insulin yesterday, but...]]>4New at this - Advice on Testing and Eating?Tue, 04 Jul 2017 02:55:38 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-at-this-advice-on-testing-and-eating.180143/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-at-this-advice-on-testing-and-eating.180143/invalid@example.com (Cheezycat)Cheezycat
Testing - I see on this forum many owners are testing at home. The vet has never suggested this but I'm contemplating it because I feel like I can get a better handle on things rather than wait another 3 weeks to get him tested by the vet.

...Today we did our first at-home curve. Abby's spreadsheet is available in my signature below and I stuck an image in it of the curve in graphical form. I was able to nicely locate her nadir, at 4 hours today, so that...

New thread as instructed kindly by other members, hoping to get clouds blood sugar under control, it's worrying how high it's going.... then lowish? Almost wondering if I should switch his food...different brand wet food to help till I can afford the vet visit to. Switch to a different insulin .]]>197Diagnosed in China, prescribed Novolin 70/30 several newbie questions!Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:45:32 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/diagnosed-in-china-prescribed-novolin-70-30-several-newbie-questions.179274/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/diagnosed-in-china-prescribed-novolin-70-30-several-newbie-questions.179274/invalid@example.com (sprout)sprout
Our vet prescribed Novolin 70/30 that the vet gave us in a penfill cartridge....

Diagnosed in China, prescribed Novolin 70/30 several newbie questions!]]>17new dose new schedule. How do I adjust?Sat, 24 Jun 2017 02:45:13 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-dose-new-schedule-how-do-i-adjust.178464/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/new-dose-new-schedule-how-do-i-adjust.178464/invalid@example.com (bbwyo)bbwyonew dose new schedule. How do I adjust?]]>8Advice about buying insulin syringesThu, 22 Jun 2017 10:51:30 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/advice-about-buying-insulin-syringes.179593/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/advice-about-buying-insulin-syringes.179593/invalid@example.com (Amanda and a Loudogg)Amanda and a Loudogg
I realized today that I need to buy some more syringes. I originally got U-40 29G x 1/2" 0.5 mL fixed needle syringes from the vet. I was looking online and I cannot find my brand (MERCK). I don't think the brand really matters, but I tend to stick with what I know works. While looking, I see there's 20 ml syringes, 10 ml syringes.... and there's 0.5ml and 0.3 mls... I haven't the foggiest what any of that nonsense really means.

Update - Remission?]]>1121 week in.... Gun-shy to give insulin after hypo episode.Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:29:32 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/1-week-in-gun-shy-to-give-insulin-after-hypo-episode.179365/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/1-week-in-gun-shy-to-give-insulin-after-hypo-episode.179365/invalid@example.com (Amanda and a Loudogg)Amanda and a Loudogg
My cat Lou was diagnosed with diabetes last Thursday (6.8.17) after losing a lot of weight. He had absolutely no prior health issues that we were aware of and was on no other medication. We fed him a dry food diet. After the diagnosis, we started him on 2 i/u's of Vetsulin (instead of the recommended 4u) and switched him to a Px diet we received from the vet (RC Glycobalance). After research and finding carb information online, we switched him from the Glycobalance to...

1 week in.... Gun-shy to give insulin after hypo episode.]]>4Newbie - First Day of Testing ResultsSat, 17 Jun 2017 11:19:40 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-first-day-of-testing-results.179124/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-first-day-of-testing-results.179124/invalid@example.com (megmonger)megmonger
Just finished our first day of at-home testing. Managed to get readings every 4 hours during the daytime. I was thoroughly pleased with how well Abby and I did for our initial foray into ear-sticking. Not at all traumatic. This I can live with.

Her results are posted in her spreadsheet in my signature. Vetsulin, 7 units. Lowest...

Newbie - First Day of Testing Results]]>25First blue # (yay!) but at +11 so what now?Fri, 16 Jun 2017 02:38:03 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/first-blue-yay-but-at-11-so-what-now.179110/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/first-blue-yay-but-at-11-so-what-now.179110/invalid@example.com (Jen and Alfie)Jen and Alfie
I just tested Alfie at +11 hrs from his AM shot and he's got his first blue number, which is great, but he's due his shot in an hour so I'm not sure what I should do.

Obviously I'll test him again before he gets fed ar shot time but if it's still that low, should I leave it the same, reduce or not shoot?]]>8Yikes! Very high numbers at +4Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:18:21 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/yikes-very-high-numbers-at-4.179053/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/yikes-very-high-numbers-at-4.179053/invalid@example.com (Jen and Alfie)Jen and Alfie
I upped Alfie's dose yesterday from 2 to 2.5 units and it seemed to have a good effect.

Today though, he started very high this morning and when I tested him at +4, assuming he'd be near the bottom of his cycle, he was higher! Just tested him at +5 and it's higher still!

Any ideas on what's going on? I'm assuming it must have been an accidental fur shot but I always give the injection site a rub after shooting and didn't feel any wetness.]]>9Feeding Wild Calling Cabin Fever (chicken) or Cowabunga (beef)? READ THIS!Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:10:37 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/feeding-wild-calling-cabin-fever-chicken-or-cowabunga-beef-read-this.178978/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/feeding-wild-calling-cabin-fever-chicken-or-cowabunga-beef-read-this.178978/invalid@example.com (Jill & Alex (GA))Jill & Alex (GA)Wanted to get the word out since some may be feeding it because it's low carb:

Thanks]]>4Caninsulin dose increase adviceMon, 05 Jun 2017 21:43:24 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dose-increase-advice.178716/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dose-increase-advice.178716/invalid@example.com (Jen and Alfie)Jen and Alfie
My boy Alfie has just finished his first week on Caninsulin and I'm doing a 12 hours curve at home for my vet today.

He's said previously that given the numbers we're seeing, he'll probably increase both his daily shots to 2 units (he said they usually only increase the total dose by half a unit per day, so one 2u shot and one 1.5u shot, but his number are so high he thinks it's fine).

What do you guys think? Does this seems sensible at this stage given his numbers? I was hopeful...

Testing/Feeding/Shooting/Testing???]]>23Caninsulin dose increase adviceSat, 03 Jun 2017 14:19:15 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dose-increase-advice.178717/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dose-increase-advice.178717/invalid@example.com (Jen and Alfie)Jen and Alfie
My boy Alfie has just finished his first week on Caninsulin and I'm doing a 12 hours curve at home for my vet today.

He's said previously that given the numbers we're seeing, he'll probably increase both his daily shots to 2 units (he said they usually only increase the total dose by half a unit per day, so one 2u shot and one 1.5u shot, but his number are so high he thinks it's fine).

What do you guys think? Does this seems sensible at this stage given his numbers? I was hopeful...

Caninsulin dose increase advice]]>11Can I get a check up?Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:45:57 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/can-i-get-a-check-up.178049/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/can-i-get-a-check-up.178049/invalid@example.com (AlphaCat)AlphaCat
I'm wondering if some of you with great experience can offer up some advice or insight on the numbers we're getting? I know a week isn't a lot of data, but I would hate to keep doing what I'm doing if I could be doing better/differently. The spreadsheet is updated.

So I don't expect much from my Fabby so soon, but is where we're at normal?
What should my expectations be for week 2 as we move forward?

Details...

Can I get a check up?]]>33Caninsulin dosage adviceMon, 29 May 2017 14:27:59 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dosage-advice.178411/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/caninsulin-dosage-advice.178411/invalid@example.com (Matthew Brennan)Matthew Brennan
Should I be lowering or increasing his dosage, and if so by how much? He is currently on 4units a day. Injection times are 9am/9pm.

Thanks

]]>6Vetpen & Needles need new homeMon, 29 May 2017 13:36:37 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetpen-needles-need-new-home.178499/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetpen-needles-need-new-home.178499/invalid@example.com (Lottie3333)Lottie3333
My cat Oscar was put to sleep on Friday due to liver issues. He was nearly 16 years old.

I've got a vetpen and approx. 50 to 100 needles which I no longer need. Oscar went into remission with his diabetes after a few months so vetpen wasn't used for long.

Would these be of use to anyone in England?]]>3Near hypo event confused on food/feedingSun, 28 May 2017 01:40:39 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/near-hypo-event-confused-on-food-feeding.178468/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/near-hypo-event-confused-on-food-feeding.178468/invalid@example.com (bbwyo)bbwyoNear hypo event confused on food/feeding]]>10Yikes B/G 45Sat, 27 May 2017 20:29:03 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/yikes-b-g-45.178471/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/yikes-b-g-45.178471/invalid@example.com (bbwyo)bbwyo17Wits end againFri, 26 May 2017 11:59:42 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/wits-end-again.169572/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/wits-end-again.169572/invalid@example.com (CassAndGordy)CassAndGordy
I was doing a lot of furshots before, but now I have that under control.

I tried my new vets idea and it made no difference either.

Now Gordy is back to drinking and peeing a lot, almost like he is getting no treatment at all.

I am going to insist on trying a new insulin.]]>27hypothetical optimum feeding timesFri, 26 May 2017 08:47:47 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hypothetical-optimum-feeding-times.178340/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/hypothetical-optimum-feeding-times.178340/invalid@example.com (bbwyo)bbwyo
I read a post somewhere on regulating with diet but can't seem to get back there. Just curious. Thanks.]]>4dosing and sugar level helpWed, 17 May 2017 20:38:33 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-and-sugar-level-help.178034/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-and-sugar-level-help.178034/invalid@example.com (Trude Nikolaisen Solem)Trude Nikolaisen Solem
in the morning his number is about 22 mmol/l. if on 1.5 dose he will be about 15mmol/l after 6 hours ,on 2 dose he went down to 2mmol/l after 6 hours.
but after the 12 hours he will be back at 22mmol/l. or higher. with 2 dose he will bounce up to 25mmol/l.
he is on a no carb diet.
vet says try 2 dose longer, but am afraid of hypo.
not sure what to do.]]>1Units to muchThu, 27 Apr 2017 11:39:27 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/units-to-much.176886/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/units-to-much.176886/invalid@example.com (Butterscotch 2007)Butterscotch 20075Maybe a mess?Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:57:15 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/maybe-a-mess.176077/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/maybe-a-mess.176077/invalid@example.com (geenaroses)geenarosesnumbers are doing okay, but confused what to do with his dosing now due to my errors while I was sick. He's doing well, but I don't know what I should do to get back on track.

Please note that there is a change in there for some readings where I went to a vet meter and then back to Relion meter again.

New here. Kitty just diagnosed last week.]]>5Dosing adviceFri, 07 Apr 2017 13:10:18 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-advice.175754/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-advice.175754/invalid@example.com (smidge&smudge)smidge&smudge
So now throughout March Smudge's numbers have been trending down, today they were at the lowest, I haven't been putting them on the spreadsheet but did put it on today. I think it's time to lower her dose?]]>362017 FDMB PGH reunionMon, 03 Apr 2017 20:29:27 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2017-fdmb-pgh-reunion.175807/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2017-fdmb-pgh-reunion.175807/invalid@example.com (dian and wheezer)dian and wheezerhttp://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2017-fdmb-pgh-reunion.175804/]]>no testing strips, give or not give shot, advice welcomeSun, 02 Apr 2017 14:06:07 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/no-testing-strips-give-or-not-give-shot-advice-welcome.175602/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/no-testing-strips-give-or-not-give-shot-advice-welcome.175602/invalid@example.com (Cathie and Shaak Ti)Cathie and Shaak Tino testing strips, give or not give shot, advice welcome]]>3Advice pleaseTue, 28 Mar 2017 00:52:15 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/advice-please.175228/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/advice-please.175228/invalid@example.com (Clare & Jerry)Clare & Jerry
Jerry (the B&W cat in the pic) was diagnosed just over a year ago - he's 19 years old but looks and acts more like a young teenager! Other than his diabetes he hasn't had any problems and is doing pretty well for an old man

He had been pretty stable and I was hoping he was heading into remission - and then his numbers started rising! I couldn't pin it to anything in particular until I got home last night and noticed that he has a swollen area on the left hand side of his face...

Advice please]]>2Vetsulin lasts 8 hours!Sat, 25 Mar 2017 22:56:17 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetsulin-lasts-8-hours.173751/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/vetsulin-lasts-8-hours.173751/invalid@example.com (cashy)cashy
By December we started treating him three times a day. We would...

Vetsulin lasts 8 hours!]]>29Not home tonight to take PMPS.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:37:21 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/not-home-tonight-to-take-pmps.175008/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/not-home-tonight-to-take-pmps.175008/invalid@example.com (Cathie and Shaak Ti)Cathie and Shaak TiNot home tonight to take PMPS.]]>18Usage of HUMULIN R (wrongly??)Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:15:57 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/usage-of-humulin-r-wrongly.174699/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/usage-of-humulin-r-wrongly.174699/invalid@example.com (Silvina)Silvina
Im having serious trouble with Markies health and bgs. And probably my entire life. Markies is on Levemir but Im also using Humulin R to bring down BG quickly when he is having high numbers (this is something that I used to do time ago with another insulin that with another group we used to called Rapid, but I remember it wasnt´the same insulin). That insuline used to have a fast onset and nadir and used to wear off quickly, and it was to "correct" high numbers.

So, this why Im using...

Usage of HUMULIN R (wrongly??)]]>8NEED ADVICE for KITTYSat, 11 Mar 2017 18:35:10 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/need-advice-for-kitty.174128/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/need-advice-for-kitty.174128/invalid@example.com (Karyanne80)Karyanne80
My Cat Lovey Lou, 12yrs old was diagnosed with Diabetes on 2/1/17 .
She was excessively drinking water and extremely large urination. I had her on dry food only at the time of diagnoses. Her level was at 560!!!
I made her an appt for a glucose curve for the following week 2/9/17
In the meantime, I did a ton of research and I put her on a can food diet with the best I could find in my area 13.5% protein. I was given a prescription for Glargine, but was unable to afford it...

NEED ADVICE for KITTY]]>22Newbie at insulin needing adviceSat, 11 Mar 2017 18:20:40 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-at-insulin-needing-advice.174524/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newbie-at-insulin-needing-advice.174524/invalid@example.com (geenaroses)geenaroses After our long car ride home through traffic and upon arriving home, I let my little buddy out of his carrier and noticed blood on his paw. At first I thought maybe it was from their blood draws. I proceeded to...

Dr. Pierson - new Food Chart]]>HELP FOR LOVEY LOUThu, 02 Mar 2017 22:08:06 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help-for-lovey-lou.174129/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help-for-lovey-lou.174129/invalid@example.com (Karyanne80)Karyanne80
My Cat Lovey Lou, 12yrs old was diagnosed with Diabetes on 2/1/17 .
She was excessively drinking water and extremely large urination. I had her on dry food only at the time of diagnoses. Her level was at 560!!!
I made her an appt for a glucose curve for the following week 2/9/17
In the meantime, I did a ton of research and I put her on a can food diet with the best I could find in my area 13.5% protein. I was given a prescription for Glargine, but was unable to afford it...

]]>22/9 Buddha Kitteh updateThu, 09 Feb 2017 17:26:47 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2-9-buddha-kitteh-update.171564/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/2-9-buddha-kitteh-update.171564/invalid@example.com (Beth 73)Beth 732/9 Buddha Kitteh update]]>57Do I need to order more insulin?Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:51:25 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/do-i-need-to-order-more-insulin.172625/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/do-i-need-to-order-more-insulin.172625/invalid@example.com (Vannypack)Vannypack3SOS!Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:53:55 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/sos.171095/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/sos.171095/invalid@example.com (Oksana)OksanaI've been playing with insulin dosage for quite long time and seems that nothing has changed. Although,his back legs almost back to normal(he has been suffering from diabetic neuropathy),he is able to jump on the oven to steal some food from up there,his sugar level still high.
What I need to do?Maybe need to change the insulin? Thank you!]]>11More questions on dosingThu, 02 Feb 2017 13:09:55 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/more-questions-on-dosing.171848/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/more-questions-on-dosing.171848/invalid@example.com (Sootyca)Sootyca
Can someone have a look at Sky's spreadsheet and see what you think of the recent numbers.

If I drop her dose when she is low she has an immediate bounce back up, usually on the following test - not a huge amount but I would rather she be more steady.

i think the only thing I've not tried is 1.25 but that is really hard to see on the syringes (without getting the other ones). When she was on 1 unit it wasn't enough. 1.5 brings it down nicely but...

More questions on dosing]]>12Diagnosed again - Basic advice Needed PleaseThu, 02 Feb 2017 00:31:21 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/diagnosed-again-basic-advice-needed-please.172043/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/diagnosed-again-basic-advice-needed-please.172043/invalid@example.com (Kezz26)Kezz26
My 14 year old boy Max has been diagnosed again in December with diabetes after a period of 2 years of being in remission.

I have moved house in that time and now have a new vet (or frustratingly 3 vets as the practice appears to have a rolling rota where their staff cover other surgeries) who has prescribed caninsulin and Max is now after no improvement on 2 units twice a day.

I had previously used Lantus with good results when he was poorly 2 years earlier, but caninsulin does not...

The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9Lives, EverPet, and Special Kitty canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).

The issue was discovered by...

FOOD RECALL: 9 Lives, EverPet, & Special Kitty (List has been expanded)]]>2forgot where I saw it / debate about no eat, no shotTue, 31 Jan 2017 21:46:15 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/forgot-where-i-saw-it-debate-about-no-eat-no-shot.172314/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/forgot-where-i-saw-it-debate-about-no-eat-no-shot.172314/invalid@example.com (Noah & me)Noah & me2Starting from scratch with Novalin NSun, 29 Jan 2017 22:27:04 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/starting-from-scratch-with-novalin-n.172151/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/starting-from-scratch-with-novalin-n.172151/invalid@example.com (Daniellealyse108)Daniellealyse108
He was diagnosed in Dec. 2015, and I had him in remission Feb. 2016-Aug. 2016. He was on Prozinc, but I am extremely low income and this time around had to find an insulin I could afford. I'm finishing up the last bottle of prozinc($150+, I can't afford it.) And switching to Novalin N.

My vet does not condone home testing, I did the research(before I found this site) and figured out as much as I could. I...

Starting from scratch with Novalin N]]>4Help!Fri, 27 Jan 2017 17:52:24 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help.171929/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help.171929/invalid@example.com (Matthew J)Matthew JView attachment 25989
We began home testing our furr baby Jaxson yesterday and we aren't seeing any improvements in his readings...
He's on Caninsulin and the vet prescribed 4U am/pm post feeding but he went hypo last Wednesday and we had to drop his dose down to 2-3U per since. His readings are still coming in at 33.3 both pre and post meal/shot and the same after 4.5 hours post shot.. we will do his next test tomorrow am before feeding but I'm confused at what to do if his reading comes...

Help!]]>6Dosing question/guidance.Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:40:03 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-question-guidance.172007/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-question-guidance.172007/invalid@example.com (Susan and Timmy)Susan and Timmy If I am giving 2 units in the morning is it okay to give him 1.0 or 1.5 at night, or am I sabotaging him by dosing this way?]]>2Best budget friendly place to purchase VetsulinTue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:48 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/best-budget-friendly-place-to-purchase-vetsulin.169237/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/best-budget-friendly-place-to-purchase-vetsulin.169237/invalid@example.com (Deena Traina)Deena Traina
My Bengal, Malachai was just diagnosed as a diabetic. The vent sent me home with some pre-loaded syringes. I was told by my bet I could purchase Vetsulin and U-40 syringes at Costco but Costco's pharmacy says they don't sell either. I also read that Walmart sells these but I called and they also said they don't. I've seen a few places online (Valley Vet Supply, etc), does anyone know where to purchase Versulin and syringes without buying it online OR if I do need to purchase it online,...

Best budget friendly place to purchase Vetsulin]]>8HelpTue, 24 Jan 2017 06:00:19 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help.171864/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/help.171864/invalid@example.com (Matthew J)Matthew J1Newly diagnosed on Vetsulin- questionMon, 16 Jan 2017 11:29:30 +0000http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newly-diagnosed-on-vetsulin-question.169641/
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/newly-diagnosed-on-vetsulin-question.169641/invalid@example.com (Deena Traina)Deena Traina
My Bengal Malachai was recently diagnosed. I've just started using this message board and am slowly learning...several questions here.
Malby has been on 2units of Vetsulin 2x a day for 9 days. I haven't seen much of a change in his energy (he was extremely playful before being diabetic, he's 7 years old), he's still drinking a lot, and he still urinates in large amounts.
My question is, for those of you who used Vetsulin (or in general) how long did it take for you to see a "change" in...